Emergency Management Coordinator

Job Title

Compensation Range

$76,315.20 - $103,022.40

Job Description Summary

This position coordinates a variety of highly complex assignments within Weld County. The position requires a primary skill set in the use of information technology, emergency management principles, public speaking and community outreach, training and exercise development, organizational administration, disaster / recovery planning and project management. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily.

Job Description

Community Preparedness Planning - 25%

• Work with local communities to help them plan and prepare for disasters.
• Create working groups to support hazard mitigation and disaster planning. Coordinate planning efforts for communities to complete FEMA Hazard Mitigation planning efforts.
• Work with communities to develop and maintain a preparedness baseline for preparedness.
• The ability to teach the Incident Command System courses and Preparedness classes, Certified State,FEMA, or DHS instructor.
• Lead the planning for the Weld Integrated Preparedness Plan process and develop a multi-year Integrated Preparedness Plan.
• Coordinate the "Whole Community Group" for Weld County. This includes planning for Access and Functional Needs coordination and gap analysis.
• Have a clear understanding of the EPCRA Community Right-to-Know Act and the planning aspects that encompass the program.

Training and Exercise - 25%

• Coordinate with local communities to support preparedness training courses to community leaders and citizens
• Coordinate and /or instruct training classes for the increased capability of preparedness, prevention, response, mitigation and recovery for Weld County
• Work with the EM Specialist to support severe weather training and Weather Spotter Training course with the National Weather Service.
• Work with and support County Departments, Agencies, private sector partners and NGOs on the development of exercises.
• Coordinate the Integrated Preparedness Plan for Weld County, this includes coordinating with all response agencies, NGO's and Private sector organization.
• Maintain State instructor qualifications for ICS and Preparedness level courses.

All-Hazard Awareness Presentations - 20%

• Coordinate with local communities and organization to conduct presentations on Hazards and Risks in their area.
• Provide information on Natural and Manmade hazards specific to their area based on the Current Hazard Mitigation Plan.
• Develop, in coordination with local officials and the Sr. EM Coordinator, preparedness flyers on Tier II facilities and risks associated with them. Identifying safety measures based on the chemical inventories.

Community Events and Volunteer Programs - 15%

• Participate in community events, setup booths at events and provide preparedness materials to citizens at the events
• Participate in Large County Planned Events, to include the review of required permits, development of Incident Action Plans and safety plans.
• Coordinate with Local communities on the registration of volunteers with member of the Whole Community Group, connect volunteers with member organizations.
• Provide information to communities on volunteer management training, volunteer registration and volunteer organizations.

Daily Operation and EOC - 15%

• Coordinate with OEM Staff on daily incidents.
• Serve as the Logistic Section Lead and Resource Mobilization Planning.
• Coordinate the Damage Assessment Team for Weld County.
• Participate in local and regional emergency management meetings.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule for OEM.
• This position is exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore ineligible for overtime pay.

Required Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree Emergency Management and 5 years in emergency management.

OR

• Associate's Degree Emergency Management and 7 years in Emergency Management or Public safety field

Experience Qualifications

• 5 years work experience in Emergency Management / Preparedness field or
• any equivalent combination of education and experience in emergency management; including strategic planning for disasters and other risks to the community, training and exercise development.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree Emergency Management and 5 years Emergency Management/Public Safety field

Preferred Experience

• 5 years experience in Emergency Management / Preparedness field

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule form.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs.
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with the public and personnel from all levels of local, state and federal jurisdictions is needed.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations and statutes.
• The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers or the general public.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and long hours, nights and weekends.
• A full understanding of the Emergency Planning Process and Emergency Plan development.
• Experience with the incident command system (ICS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Completion of the FEMA Professional Development Series is highly encouraged.
• Candidate must pass criminal background check prior to employment start date.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Emergency Management Specialist (CEMS) CEMA Certified EM within 1-1/2 Yrs Preferred
• Colorado Drivers License Upon Hire Required
• State Qualified ICS Instructor Upon Hire Required
• State Terrorism Liaison Officer within 1 Year Preferred
• Driving is essential in this position.
• Candidate must have a valid Driver's License and Liability Insurance Upon Hire Required
• Candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) evaluation and if hired, will be subject to continuous monthly MVR monitoring and random drug screens throughout employment. Upon Hire Required
• Pre-employment substance screening is required for this position.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening in accordance with Weld County policy.

As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings.

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